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The big talking point is the resolution which is a standard 16:9 ratio and unusual for a computer monitor. This (2048×1152) is noticeably higher than a standard 1080p screen and may very well sway gamers towards a possible purchase as it will give a higher pixel count than a standard screen in this price range. When testing all of the latest PC games on Windows 7 64 bit with both an nVidia GTX480 and ATI 5870 the resolution was supported in the driver. Dirt 2 and Crysis for instance supported it immediately without any resolution tweaks – and just as importantly looked great. I actually ended up replaying a substantial portion of Crysis – the glossy screen, rich colours and pure black/shadow reproduction really did help to create a totally immersive experience throughout all the environments.
I can safely say that I can recommend this screen to anyone wanting a high quality monitor for their games while being in a great position to watch movies later with the highest possible quality. Although I have said it a few times now, the black level and depth really does need to be seen to be believed – I really was not expecting this impact from such a modestly priced screen.
Colour saturation, while slightly inaccurate for a professional designer will suit gamers and movie fanatics perfectly. Negatively I can say that the highly reflective screen might annoy some people but I adapted to it once I adjusted rear lighting in my room. If your budget stretches to £300 there are many other great panels on the market, but I have managed to find the SP2309W on ebay for £160, and at this price it really is a no brainer. It is one of the best gaming monitors on the market in the sub £250 bracket.
Kitguru says: Gaming on a budget? Want res? This is the monitor for you.
